Baked Salmon Mango Avocado Salsa (Printable)

Baked salmon topped with fresh mango avocado salsa, a bright and healthy dish for summer meals.

# Ingredient list:

→ Salmon

01 - 4 salmon fillets, approximately 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 lime, zested and juiced
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Mango Avocado Salsa

08 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
09 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
10 - 1/4 small red onion, finely diced
11 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
12 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - Juice of 1 lime
15 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Combine olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
03 - Arrange salmon fillets on the prepared tray. Brush marinade evenly over each fillet.
04 - Bake 12–15 minutes, until salmon flakes easily and is just cooked through.
05 - In a medium bowl, gently mix mango, avocado, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño if using, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
06 - Transfer cooked salmon to plates and top with salsa. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The salsa is so fresh and zesty, each bite feels like a treat for your taste buds.
  • The baked salmon is melt-in-your-mouth tender and elegantly simple to prepare.
02 -
  • If you bake the salmon too long, it can dry out; always check for flakiness just before the timer rings.
  • Letting the salsa rest for a few minutes before serving lets the flavors meld, something I learned after the first impatient attempt.
03 -
  • Letting salmon rest for two minutes after baking gives the juices time to settle before you top it with salsa.
  • Brushing salmon with extra lime juice just before serving brightens the overall flavor.
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